Rold Gold Fires Up Pretzels With New Flamin’ Hot Thin Crisps

PLANO, Texas, /PRNewswire/ — Rold Gold, the flagship pretzel brand from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division, is setting the pretzel market on fire with the introduction of Flamin’ Hot Thin Crisps. The crispy texture of Rold Gold Thin Crisps now with the added flavor of Flamin’ Hot — that’s right, the same flavor popularized by Flamin’ Hot Cheetos — is perfect for pretzel fans looking for an added layer of heat.

The newest flavor coincides with Rold Gold’s new partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) for a multi-year deal as The Official Snack of the NHL®. Rold Gold will advertise in NHL arenas during various NHL games, activate consumer events around the NHL jewel events and eventually include the NHL Shield on Rold Gold packaging, offering prizing to consumers.

“Flamin’ Hot is a long-time fan-favorite — it’s become a part of pop culture in many ways so we’re thrilled to bring it to Rold Gold,” said Jeannie Cho, vice president of marketing, Frito-Lay North America. “Many of our Rold Gold fans are also hockey fans. So a partnership with the NHL made perfect sense to bring our brands and fans together.”

The Flamin’ Hot flavor adds to Rold Gold’s Thin Crisps lineup, originally introduced as a delicious and savory twist to the classic pretzel but with the versatility of a cracker that can be dipped or topped.

Rold Gold Flamin’ Hot Thin Crisps are available now at retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $3.29 for an 8.75-oz bag.

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